Festival 1000 Gritos
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Festival 1000 Gritos is the National Fantastic and Horror Film Festival held in Punta Alta, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is notable for its focus on Argentine short films in the horror, fantasy, and science fiction genres, and for its role in promoting local audiovisual culture while connecting filmmakers with a broader genre-festival circuit, including an award that offers entry to FantaElx in Spain.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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